US Bridges

10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek

Fair

Rooks County, Kansas · 5.5N of Zurich · Structure no. 000000000820020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek in Rooks County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries10 Road (rs 583)
CrossesLost Creek
Location5.5N of Zurich
RouteCounty Highway 583
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31449, -99.43735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Road (rs 583) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.